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"Let us recognize that the disease exists, and that is already present and it has done harm to many people." -Sister Claudine Kasoki, Headteacher, Bungenye Primary School in Luofu, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC, where the children learned about #Ebola Bundibugyo disease at their morning assembly. When children learn health messages at school, they often share them with their families, and this is how awareness can spread throughout the community. WHO is working together with part

Care for people living with noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases or diabetes happens across many moments, from prevention to daily self-care. Patient safety has to be part of every one of them. #WorldPatientSafetyDay

Tan is your skin reacting to damage; learn how to protect yourself from the sun with proven techniques, including sunscreen. Protect yourself from harmful UV exposure.

Here’s how nicotine pouches steal your health and your youth. Say no to all forms of tobacco. Unmask the appeal. #TobaccoExposed #foryourpage

You are not alone. Poor perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression, is very common. And hard to cope with. In fact, 1 in 5 women experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or in the year after the birth. Remember: prompt mental health support can make all the difference.#fyp #postpartum #postpartumjourney #mentalheath

"We call on all countries to use the evidence base, use WHO’s advice and guidance and make the best policy decision based on the scientific evidence not on political interference.” - Jeremy Farrar #fyp #vaccines

Solar eclipses can be exciting! But if you aren’t careful, they can harm your eyes, even permanently. Here’s how you can safely watch an eclipse 👇 ✅ Dos Use solar eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer that meets the ISO 12312-2 international safety standards—at all times Supervise kids closely Inspect glasses or viewers for damage before use ❌ Don'ts Using unsafe filters like sunglasses, smartphone cameras, x-rays, etc. Removing glasses or lens at any time while viewing the eclipse Viewing

Leprosy is curable, and effective treatment is available. Yet for too many people, the greatest barrier is not the disease itself, but the stigma and discrimination that prevent them from seeking care. Ending leprosy means ending discrimination because no one should be denied dignity, support, or treatment of a curable disease.

🏊🏾‍♂️ Drowning takes the lives of over 1,000 Ghanaians each year. In Accra 🇬🇭 life-saving programmes are making a difference, teaching children how to swim and stay safe in the water. Things are changing, one lesson at a time. #DrowningPrevention

🛟🌊 Meet Taylor, a dedicated instructor from Ghana who trains lifeguards along Accra's bustling coasts. Every year, #Ghana 🇬🇭 tragically loses over 1,000 people to drowning. But Ghana acted swiftly. A powerful national coalition - uniting the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Navy, Ghana Ambulance Service, and academic partners such as Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit — is now working to make the country's waters safer for everyo

#Ebola disease is a severe, often fatal illness transmitting from animals to humans and between humans. Here’s what you need to know about how it spreads, the symptoms, and how to prevent infection. #Bundibugyo

Don’t be fooled by flavours. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can quickly get you hooked. They also produce tiny particles that can travel deep into your lungs, along with toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde and heavy metals. E-cigarettes can harm your lungs and heart. Don’t let e-cigarettes take over your life. #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭 #TobaccoExposed